Pictured above is Flashes Junior Emily Soltero competing at the Jaguar Invitational this past Friday. Photo credit Anthony Chavez.
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Flashes Cross Country Team competed in the Jaguar Invitational in Oxnard. Above are teammates Aaron Cordero, Damian Castaneda and Omar Heredia during the meet on Friday, September 6th. Photo credit Anthony Chavez.
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By Epi Torres

On Friday, September 6, 2024, the Flashes Cross Country teams traveled to Oxnard to compete in the inaugural Jaguar Invitational hosted by Del Sol High School.

The frosh/soph boys were first to toe the line for the initial event of the day. They competed over a 2-mile circuit around the new campus. This race had 148 competitors. Three novice runners for the Flashes were entered in this race. For the second week in a row Erick Traver led the underclass men with a 38th place finish in 13:28.2. He was followed by Nikolias Cerda 81st in 15:14.1, and newcomer Jeffrey Enamorado 84th in 16:03.2.

The Fillmore Girls Varsity fielded a complete team of 6 athletes for the first time this season. Diana Santa Rosa led the Fillmore contingent across the finish line with her 18th place finish in 22:07.4. Diane was the lone medal winner for the Flashes on the day. She was followed by Miley Tello 28th in 23:20.0, Janessa Corona 31st in 23:38., Marbella Arroyo Tapia 38th in 24:58.1, Melanie Flores 39th in 25:17.9, and Jacqueline Olivares 41st in 25:32.4. in the team competition, Fillmore finished in 7th place.

The varsity boys followed, but did not field a full team--top finisher was senior Omar Heredia. Omar finished in 24th place in a time of 17:34.2. He was followed by Damian Castaneda 67th in 20:33.3, Aaron Cordero 73rd in 22:50.5, and Jordan Hernandez 74th in 23:30.9.

The Junior Varsity Girls ran a scoring team of 5 athletes. Emily Soltero led this squad with a 23rd place finish in 26:20.4. She was closely followed by Michelle Setty 24th in26:21.4, Jannet Vega 30th in 27:07.3, Valerie Rodriguez 46th in 32:35.8, and Megan Robles 49th in 33:21.5. In the team competition, this group of girls finished in 4th.

The final race of the day, Boys Junior Varsity featured three Fillmore competitors. Leading this group was first time competitor Vincent Alonzo. Vincent finished 61st in 22:41.1. He was followed by Alexander Diaz 72nd in 23:43.4, and Gabriel Lagunas 74th in 23:57.6.

The Fillmore Cross Country teams will next travel to Ventura and compete in the first of 3 Citrus Coast League meets. This meet will be run at Arroyo Verde Park on Thursday, September 12, and races will commence at 3:30 p.m.

By Epi Torres

On Friday, September 6, 2024, Angel Garcia and Angel Laureano competed at the Oxnard Invitational as members of the Moorpark College Cross Country team. The men’s race traversed a relatively flat course over varied terrain. In the team competition, after tempoing the first mile of the race, Moorpark finished in second place. On a hot, humid day, with 100 competitors in the race, Angel Garcia finished 39th in 22:50.06, and teammate Angel Laureano finished 87th in 25:34.87.

Rey Laureano and the Westmont team traveled to the Anteater Recreation Center in Irvine to compete in the Irvine Invitational. Rey finished in 84th place in a time of 28:16.7. In the team competition, Westmont finished in 6th place.

Photo/article credit Brandy Hollis and AYSO board members
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It was another great Saturday for soccer here in Fillmore. A special recognition to Arnold Munoz refereeing the Epic Minions vs Lions game. Arnold’s 19U team was in attendance as game buddies for all the amazing EPIC athletes. Way to go Minions and Lions!

Registration is still open for AYSO Everyone Plays In our Community (EPIC) program and spots are available. See a board member for details.

18U Girls went head-to-head with Camarillo giving Fillmore’s own Jozlyn Alvarez an opportunity to come in with a hat trick, earning her the Player of the Week spotlight! Can’t wait to see what else she has up her sleeve (or shin guard) this season. One thing is for sure, if that is the way we start off the season we can expect nothing but greatness this year! Fillmore dominated that game, ending with a 6-1 win over Camarillo. Way to go, girls—nothing is stopping the blue!
If you come hungry you can support the program by eating at the field. Money raised is put back into the program for the kids.
Lastly our community is beautiful! We are so lucky to live in this beautiful valley, let’s all do our part to keep it clean by picking up after ourselves; and remember AYSO has a policy of NO PETS at the field.

Each of the fans, athletes, coaches, refs and board members are appreciated. Good job, Fillmore!

On August 31, Flashes Cross Country travelled to Santa Barbara to Compete in the Gaucho Invitational. Above is Senior Diana Santa Rosa who placed 31st with a time of 21:17. Photo credit Coach Anthony Chavez.
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Above is FHS Senior Omar Heredia in the Boys Championship 5K race at the Gaucho Invitational on August 31, 2024, Omar finished 40th with a time of 17:20. Photo credit Coach Anthony Chavez.
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By Epi Torres

On August 31st, the Fillmore Cross Country teams traveled to Santa Barbara to compete in the Gaucho Invitational. This meet is contested on the University of California, Santa Barbara Campus. Athletes had the option of running the 2 loops, 5 kilometer course or the single loop course of 1.52 miles. Race selection was determined by the athletes in the past times and their coaches’ decision based on a variety of factors.

Two Fillmore athletes competed in the Girls Championship 5K. Jessica Orozco was the top Fillmore finisher placing 17th in 20:28. Teammate Diana Santa Rosa placed 31st in 21:17. Jessica was a medal winner in this race.
Omar Heredia was the lone runner for Fillmore in the Boys Championship 5K race. Omar was the 40th finisher in this race, posting a time of 17:20.

In the girls 5K race, Miley Tello ran a 22:56. She captured a medal for her 11th place finish. This was the best finish for a Fillmore athlete on the day. Melanie Flores placed 51st in her first distance race in a time of 24:40. Jannet Vega placed 64th in 26:20, and Xitlali Guerrero was 66th in 26:49.

In the boys Varsity 5K, Damian Castaneda placed 78th in 20:05. He was followed by Andres Moreno 88th in 20:44, Erick Traver in 119th in 21:42, and Alex Diaz 148th in 24:21.

In the girls 1.52K, Emily Soltero was 62nd in 12:18. She was followed by Valerie Rodriguez was102nd in 14:00.
In the boys 1.52K, Nico Cerda was the only Fillmore competitor. He placed 95th in 11:09.

The Cross-Country teams will next compete at the Citrus Coast League Meet on 9/12.

Pictured above are two Flashes Varsity players teaming up to take down a Chaffey player carrying the ball.
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Pictured above is Flashes JV Offense trying to clear a path for a fellow teammate to break through the line. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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On Friday, August 30, 2024, Fillmore traveled to Ontario to take on Chaffey High School. JV played at 4pm and won Flashes 34 – Chaffey 0, Varsity played at 7pm but fell short after a hard-fought game, Flashes 22 – Chaffey 20. The Flashes will take on Buena High School this Thursday, September 5, at 7:30pm, for Varsity. Flashes JV is TBD at time of press, but is being rescheduled due to expected high temperatures.

By Epi Torres

On Friday, Camilo Torres and Diego Rodriguez competed at the Waves Invitational. Camilo graduated from Fillmore High School in 2021, and Diego graduated from Santa Paula High School this past year. Both athletes competed over the 6-kilometer course or 3.728 miles.

This race is contested over a relatively flat course, run on four repeated loops on the Pepperdine Campus in Malibu, California. The Northridge athletes were asked to run the first mile together in a group.

In 2023 the Northridge men’s team won the team competition, and the women’s team finished 4th. This year, the men’s team placed 4th. Camilo Torres led the Matadors with a 17th place finish in 18:32.4. This was the 3rd fastest 6K time in Matador school history Teammate, Diego Rodriguez finished in 43rd in 20:37.2.

Meanwhile, Nataly Vigil, Angel Garcia, and Angel Laureano competed at the Mark Covert Classic at Carbon Canyon Park.
Nataly competed in the 5-kilometer race for the Cal Lutheran University team. She was the second finisher for the Kingsmen running a 20:55.7. In the team competition, Cal Lutheran was 13th.

Angel Garcia and Angel Laureano competed for Moorpark College team on the 8-kilometer course. Angel Garcia placed 131st in 28:03.4, and Angel Laureano was 172nd in 31.30.2. In the team competition, Moorpark placed 8th.

The Fillmore Raiders played Saturday, August 31. See all scores and more photos on page 9. Pictured above is the Fillmore Raiders Might Mite Black Cheer Squad during their halftime show.
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Pictured is Raiders Mighty Mites Black #59 tackling a Simi Valley Bulldog player stopping him cold. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Pictured is Raiders Bantam Silver defense taking down team Oxnard in this past Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola
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Pictured is Fillmore Raiders Junior #9 trying to get free from a Saints player and gain some yards for the team in last Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola
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Above is a group of Raiders Bantam Black players shutting down the Ventura Packers players to keep them from advancing. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Above is Fillmore Raiders Seniors Black #9 stopping a Camarillo Stingers player dead in his tracks during Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Fillmore Raiders Youth Football home game scores for Saturday, August 31, 2024:

Raiders Mighty Mite Black (36) vs. Simi Valley Bulldogs (6)

Raiders Bantam Silver (28) vs. Oxnard Knights (0)

Raiders Bantam Black (0) vs. Ventura Packers (22)

Raiders Sophomores Black (14) vs. Santa Clarita Bears (38)

Raiders Juniors (0) vs. Santa Barbara Saints (6)

Senior Black (27) vs. Camarillo Stingers (8).

Above is an FHS JV player carrying the ball up the field while teammate #66 tries to clear the way taking down a Royal Player in Friday night’s game. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Pictured above is Flashes Varsity defense taking down a Simi Valley player to keep him from advancing. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. See more photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.
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On Friday, August 23rd, Fillmore Flashes Varsity Football started their 2024 season opener against Royal High School of Simi Valley, with JV winning 20-6 and Varsity lost 13-20. Also during the Varsity game, the Flashes Football team took the time to recognize teachers who have made a difference in these student athletes lives’ throughout the school year. This Friday, August 30th, Fillmore will take on Chaffey High School away, JV 4pm and Varsity 7pm.

Above is a group of Raiders Bantam Black players trying to take down a North Valley Golden Bear player to keep him from gaining yards. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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On Saturday, August 24, the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football and Cheerleaders began their 2024 season. Home games were as follows: Mighty Mite Silver (28) vs. Santa Clarita Warriors (38); Bantam Silver lost to Ventura Packers (no score reported at press time); Bantam Black (18) vs. North Valley Golden Bears (0); Freshman (0) vs. Valley Rush (28).

On Friday, August 16, Flashes JV and Varsity Football teams hosted their annual Blue & White Scrimmage game as they prepared to kick off the 2024 Football season this Friday, August 23, at home against Royal High School JV4pm & Varsity 7pm. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Above is a Flashes JV player making a tackle in the Blue and White Scrimmage game last Friday as they get ready to kick off the 2024 season this Friday. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Above is Flashes Varsity #3 carrying the ball in the Blue & White Scrimmage this past Friday. Flashes will host their season opener this Friday, August 23, at 7pm in a home game against Royal High School. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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By Charlie Weis M. Ed., Flashes Head Football Coach

“Last Friday the Flashes wrapped up training camp with the annual Blue vs. White scrimmage. In a tough match up, Team White took the victory over team Blue. Coaches Danny Nunez and Brock Nunez led their squads. Angel Avila, Senior kicker, made the game winning field goal.

This week the Flashes kick off their regular season with a home matchup against Royal high school, from Simi Valley. JV will start at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm. August 23rds game against Royal is also an Educator Appreciation Game where all FUSD Employees get free admission to the game and seniors on the team will be honoring educators who have made a profound impact on their time in school here in Fillmore.

In 2024, the Flashes are excited to take on the new challenges of the Tri-County League and look forward to facing one of the most difficult schedules in school history. The Bolts welcome back returning stars Daniel Viveros, Anthony Tafoya, Ray Curiel, Joey Ocegueda, and JoJo Cruz.

Daniel Viveros is a senior who starts at Left Tackle and Defensive Tackle who was named to the all-league, all-county, and all-CIF teams last season as a Junior.

Anthony Tafoya is a third year returning starter at Quarterback for the Flashes. Anthony has already broken the school records for single season and career passing totals.

Ray Curiel and Joey Ocegueda are returning two-way starters and stars. Both were named to the all-league and all-county teams in 2023.

JoJo Cruz is a senior Running back who amassed over 1000 yards of total offense and 9 touchdowns as a junior on his way to being named to the all-league team in 2023.

The Flashes have had three consecutive playoff appearance seasons including back-to-back league championships in 2022 and 2023. This team is looking forward to continuing the tradition of excellence that Fillmore Football has established. Now, let’s pack the stadium on Friday to support this amazing school and community. “

Credit Erika Arana, Public Relations for California United FC

August 3rd and 4th, 2024, Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Girls team were named finalists at the Central Cal Preseason Cup. Scores listed below: Game 1: California United 12-0 Albion
Goals: Liz Mendez (3), Leanna Lomeli (1), JJ Porter (2), Neveah Nappi (1), Valerie Rubio (2), Natalia Bautista(3)
Assist: Valerie Rubio, Liz Mendez, JJ Porter, Natalia Bautista
Shutout: Alina Juarez

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Game 2: California United 2-2 South Valley United ECNL
Goals: Lizbeth Mendez, Valerie Rubio (PK)
Assist: JJ Porter

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Semifinal: California United 17-0 Steel
Goals: Tori Piña 1, JJ Porter 3 (hat trick), Lizbeth Mendez 4, Valerie Rubio 1, Neveah Nappi 2, Natalia Bautista 5, Mya Bautista 1
Assist: JJ Porter 1, Valerie 2, Neveah Nappi 1, Leanna Lomeli 1 Natalia Bautista 4, Tori Piña 1, Lizbeth Mendez 1
Shutout: Alina Juarez

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FINAL: California United 2-2 Bakersfield Legacy
Goals: Neveah Nappi - 1, Valerie Rubio-1 (PK)
Overall record: 2-0-2

On July 12th-14th, Fillmore’s California United FC 2013 Girls teams competed at the Oxnard United Invitational. They showed well with multiple teams being named finalists, and the 2013 Girls team was Crowned Champions. Above are the 2013 Girls team receiving their medals. Coach Tony Mendez and Head Coach Jr. Lomeli, top (l-r): Sadie Manriquez, Sarahi Prado, Siani Lomeli, Bella Mendez, Aaliyah Cervantez, Hannah Sasson, Christine Beltran, and Kenya Hernandez; bottom (l-r): Mariana Arreola, Aixa Lomeli, Itzel Arana, and Toni Cervantez. Photo Credit Erika Arana (Public Relations), California United FC.
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California United FC 2008 Girls team was named finalists in the Oxnard United Invitational. Top row (l-r): Coach Aciano Mendez, Lisbeth Magaña, Valerie Rubio, Alondra Leon, Danna Castillo, Brooke Nuñez, Elena Garcia, Alina Juarez, Leanna Lomeli, Nevaeh Nappi, Lizbeth Mendez, and Head Coach David Vaca; bottom row (l-r): Coach Daniel Garcia, Monica Botello, Jayleen Porter, Karissa Terrazas, Gabriela Perez, Sara Diaz, and Kimberly Biviano. Not Pictured: Natalie Jacinto and Kimberly Magaña. Photo Credit Erika Arana (Public Relations), California United FC.
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Above is the California United FC 2013 Boys who were named finalists 2013 Boys division at the Central Coast Summer Classic Tournament, in Santa Maria, CA. Top row (l-r): Julian Morones, Julio Vargas Joan Méndez, Jencarlo Méndez, and Julián Martinez; bottom row (l-r): Obie Qualls, Vicente Magaña, Aydenn Martinez, Ethan Lomeli, Antonio Guevara, and Jaxon Cervantes. Head Coach Octavio Mejia and Coach Victor Magana. Photo Credit Erika Arana (Public Relations), California United FC.
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Pictured is California United FC 2026 Boys who were named finalists finalists in the Oxnard United Invitational. Top row (l-r): Coach Javi Alcaraz, Esteban Valdes, Fabian Cabrera, Mycah Castro, Nick Aguilar, Head Coach Miguel Martinez, Allen Arriaga, Gera Alvarado, Noah Lira, Coach Josue Garcia; bottom row (l-r): Andres Martinez, Rex Masterson, Adrien Marrufo, Kevin Ponce, Neymar Alcaraz, JJ Garcia, Roman Garibay
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Credit Erika Arana (Public Relations), California United FC

California United FC has been making some noise! They had one finalist in the 2013 Boys Division at the Central Coast Summer Classic Tournament, in Santa Maria, CA, and four other CU teams compete in the Oxnard United Invitational, from July 12th-14th.

Congratulations to the CU 2013 Girl’s Team which have been putting in extra work after falling short last month in PK’s. The girls went into the tournament ready and determined, playing four games in total and went undefeated to bring home the Oxnard United Invitational 2013 Girls Championship Title.
Oxnard United Invitation - 2013 Girls CHAMPIONS
Game 1: California United 2-0 Oxnard United
Goals: Siani Lomeli, Sarai Prado
Shut Out: Aaliyah Cervantez
Overall Record 1-0-0

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Game 2: California United 2-1 Oxnard Waves
Goals: Sarai Prado, Bella Mendez
Overall Record 2-0-0

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Semifinals: California United 5-1 MSA FC
Goals: Siani Lomeli (3 hat-trick), Bella Mendez (2)
Assist: Aixa Lomeli
Overall Record 3-0-0

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FINAL Championship Game: California United 5-1 Central Coast United
Goals: Aixa Lomeli (2), Kenia Hernandez (2), Siani Lomeli
Assist: Siani Lomeli
Overall Record 4- 0-0
Oxnard United Invitational - 2016 Boys FINALIST
Game 1: California United 6-4 Oxnard United
Goals: Esteban Valdes (2), Rex Masterson (3 hat-trick), JJ Garcia
Assist: Fabian Cabrera Rocha, JJ Garcia, Neymar Alcaraz, Esteban Valdes, Rex Masterson (2)

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Game 2: California United 7-3LAFC SoCal Youth
Goals: Rex Masterson (3 hat-trick), Esteban Valdes (3 hat-trick), Gera Alvarado
Assists: Neymar Alcaraz, Gera Alvarado, Fabian Cabrera Rocha, Rex Masterson

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Semifinal: California United 4-6 Santa Barbara SC
Goals: Esteban Valdes (2), JJ Garcia, Andres Martinez
Assists: Gera Alvarado, Rex Masterson, Esteban Valdes

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FINAL Championship Game: California United 1-7 Santa Barbara SC
PK: Gera Alvarado
Overall Record: 2-2-0
Oxnard United Invitational - 2008 Girls FINALIST
Game 1: California United 7-0 Steel
Goals: Alondra Leon, JJ Porter (2), Nevaeh Nappi (2), Valerie Rubio (3 hat-trick)
Assist: Gabby Perez, Kim Magaña, Valerie Rubio, Liz Mendez
Shut Out: Alina Juarez
Overall Record: 1-0-0

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Game 2: California United 2-0 Oxnard United 2007
Goal: JJ Porter
Assist: Lizbeth Mendez, Karissa Terrazas
Shut Out: Alina Juarez
Overall Record: 2-0-0

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Semifinal: California United 1-1 VC Galaxy
Goal: JJ Porter
Assist: Elena Garcia
Overall Record: 2-0-1
Oxnard United Invitational - 2014 Boys
Game 1: California United 1-3 Oxnard United
Goal: Moises Pastrana
Overall: 0-0-1

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Game 2: California United 4-1 AYSO United
Goals: Jacob Santa Rosa (2), Moises Pastrana, Noah Jimenez
Assist: David Prado, Moises Pastrana, Noah Jimenez

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Game 3: California United 5-2 Albion Central Coast
Goals: Jacob Santa Rosa (3 hat-trick), Noah Jimenez, Moises Pastrana
Assist: Noah Jimenez, Andre Mendez, David Prado, Moises Pastrana
Goalie: Michael Ortiz
Overall: 2-0-1
Oxnard United Invitational - 2010 Boys
Game 1: California United 1-4 Antelope Valley
Goal: Andres Jaime
Assist: Abel Arana
Overall Record: 0-1-0

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Game 2: California United 3-9 MSA FC
Goals: Abel Arana, Tixoc Díaz, José Magaña
Assist: José Magaña , Edan Sasson, Ramsis Vargas
Overall Record: 0-2-0

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Game 3: California United 2-0 Premier FC
Goal: Tixoc Diaz
Assist: Abel Arana
Overall Record: 1-2-0
Central Coast Summer Classic - 2013 Boys FINALIST
Game 1: California United 4-4 Tulare Force
Goals: Jencarlo Mendez (2), Joan Mendez (2)
Overall: 0-1-0

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Game 2: California United 2-1 Central Coast Dynasty
Goals: Jencarlo Mendez, Jaxon Cervantes
Overall: 1-1-0

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Game 3: California United 3-1 Albion
Goals: Julio Vargas, Aydenn Martinez, Joan Mendez
Overall Record: 2-1-0

On Thursday, July 4th, three Fillmore runners, Martin Arredondo, Francisco Bernardino, and David Tejada, competed in the Santa Clarita Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K run. Above is Martin Arredondo who competed in both races finishing in 3rd with a combine time of 57:50.
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By Coach Epi Torres

On Independence Day, while most of us were recovering from watching and listening to the Fillmore Fireworks show, Martin Arredondo, Francisco Bernardino, and David Tejada toed the start line at the Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K run in Santa Clarita.

The race is run over a relatively flat paved, hot course. On this sunny morning, 734 runners competed in the 5-kilometer race, 180 runners in the longer 10-kilometer race. Athletes also had the option to compete in both the 5-kilometer race and the 10-kilometer race by running the 10-kilometer race first, resting for about 25 minutes during the kids one mile run, and then beginning the 5-kilometer course for a total race distance of 15 kilometers.

Martin took the option of running both races. Martin finished 8th in the 10-kilometer race in 38:16.7. In the 45–49-year-old division, he placed 2nd. In the 5-kilometer race Martin placed 24th overall, and 3rd in the 45–49-year-old division. Combining both races to total a distance of 15-kilometer, he finished in 3rd place in a combined time of 57:50.

Francisco also ran the 10-kilometer race and was 15th overall. In the men’s 45 to 49-year-old division, he placed 3rd in 40:44.7. He also took on the challenge of running the 5-kilometer race and finished 37th in a time of 20:34.6. In the 45 to 49-year-old division, he placed 3rd. In the 15-kilometer combined race time, Bernardino placed 4th behind Martin in a time of 1:01.19. David Tejada ran in the 30 to 34-year-old division and place 21st in a time of 34:52.9.

Other races are offered throughout the summer. Most races allow walkers and runners. Carpinteria High School offers a track series starting on July 19. The Boogie Nights Summer 5K Series is another cool option. The next date is July 10th at 6:00 PM. The College of the Canyons Cross Country Series starts, a much warmer race, begins on July 11th at 7:00 PM. Awesome, just do it.

Fillmore’s California United FC 2016 Boys Team: Top row (l-r): Coaches Josue Garcia, Miguel Martinez, Javier Alcaraz. Middle row (l-r) JJ Garcia, Roman Garibay, Noah Lira, Rex Masterson, Mycah Castro. Bottom row (l-r:) Kevin Ponce, Andres Martinez, Gera Alvarado, and Neymar Alcaraz. Photo credit CUFC.
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Courtesy California Untied FC

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif—California United showcased their prowess at the 2024 CUFA Boys soccer tournament, claiming titles in both 2014 and 2016 aged group. The event, which drew teams from across the region to South Lake Tahoe, saw California United young squads outperform their competitors through a series of commanding matches against all obstacles the boys showed their resilient and team effort.

In the 2014 Boys Category, California United began their campaign with a desire 4-1 victory over Fiera Futbol FC, followed by a draw against San Jose Rush 1-1 and a convincing 6-1 win against Chipas Academy. The championship game California United once again met their match against San Jose Rush which was a nail-biter ending in a 4-3 Victory in over time.
The 2016 boys team displayed even more dominance beginning with a 5-1 win over Bay Area Surf, a staggering 12-0 victory against Fiera Futbol Club, and an 11-1 defeat of Great Basin Youth Soccer League. Their Championship match against Reedley-Kings Canyon Youth Soccer Aguilas FC ended in a resounding 9-2 victory.

California United FC’s Offense shined as key players Andres Martinez (2016) scored two goals, Gera Alvarado (2016) scored three, and standout performance from Rex Masterson, who scored seventeen goals throughout the tournament. Neymar Alcaraz (2016) was particularly notable, scoring eight goals in total, while JJ Garcia (2016) added five, Roman Garibay (2016) two. (2014) Moises Pastrana scoring four goals, David Prado scoring two. Contributions also came from Noah Jimenez (one goal), Andre Mendez (two goals), Jacob Santa Rosa (two goals), and Romeo Ochoa (three goals). Assisting were Romeo Ochoa, Andre Mendez, Jacob Santa Rosa, and David Gonzalez. With the help of our defensive players Caesar Aguayo, Frank Murillo, David Gonzalez and Luis Ortiz, the team was able to showcase the depth of talent on both teams. Goalkeeper’s Michael Ortiz (2014), Elijah Vargas (2014), Kevin Ponce (2016), all had multiple shutouts throughout the tournament.

Coached by Miguel Martinez, Francisco Aguayo (2014), Javier Alcaraz (2016) and Josue Garcia (2016) both teams demonstrated a high level of skill and teamwork. “Our Coaching staff is incredibly proud of all our players. They’ve worked hard all season, and it shows in their performance and the way they handle themselves on the field “stated Coach Miguel after the games.

This year’s CUFA tournament not only highlighted the skillful play but also the promising talent within California United’s ranks, suggesting a bright future for these young athletes as they continue to develop their abilities and competitive spirit in youth soccer. #BuildingChampions